Murder At Tophouse A Crime

“These bedchambers have missed your scent.” His voice, low and rough, made her pulse quicken. Her fear surged, boundless, as he closed the stained glass doors behind him. “Please… let me go,” she pleaded, trembling as he pulled her close, his touch burning against her skin. “You fled this place while carrying my child. Why did you come back?” he murmured, his lips trailing down her neck as they had so many times before. “I… don’t know,” she managed, her voice barely a whisper. Luciana Mircea de Amanécer, princess of the Holy Empire that ruled the skies, had once lived in a world of beauty and privilege—a devoted father, joyful sisters, wealth, and a loving fiancé. Yet that life shattered with a single conversation. One day, her father appeared in her chambers, eyes solemn, bearing news that upended her world. “You will be married,” he said, but the name wasn’t that of the man she cherished. Instead, she was to be wed to the ruthless crown prince of the rival Demon Empire, an alliance forged to quell the simmering tensions between their kingdoms. “Father, please…” she begged. “My child,” he murmured, his voice heavy with regret. “It is your duty as the firstborn princess. This marriage will protect the realm… and your little sisters.” For the first time in her life, Luciana saw him bow to her, his plea wordless but clear. Yielding to her father’s desperate request, she accepted her fate. In a single day, she went from princess to wife, her dreams abandoned and her future reshaped. But the white wedding gown was soon stained crimson, marking her descent into a life she could never have anticipated. Could she learn to accept a man for whom compassion was an unfamiliar luxury, or would the love she had left behind rise to rescue her?

Eileen Caldwell had always been the epitome of a laid-back individual. From her early years to her teens, her passion for leisure rivaled that of any professional napper. School was merely a necessary inconvenience, and she found herself comfortably situated at the bottom of her class hierarchy, much to the chagrin of her teachers and the bemusement of her peers. However, all of this changed on her 18th birthday signaling her transition into adulthood, a mysterious system was activated, one that would upend her world of sloth and slumber. Gone were the days of lounging around without consequence; instead, Eileen found herself thrust into a destiny she could scarcely have imagined. This newly activated system, with its stern mandate against idleness, revealed to Eileen her true potential: she was destined to become one of the most formidable mages the world had ever seen. No longer could she while away the hours in blissful ignorance; instead, she was called upon to harness her latent magical abilities and rise to the challenge that lay before her.

After losing his parents, Arslan stumbles upon a weird floating screen that shows off his stats and abilities. Totally confused but kind of excited by this new power, he quickly finds himself in hot water when some shady loan sharks come knocking for repayment on his parents’ debts. With the clock ticking, Arslan gets pulled into a dangerous world of crime, where he has to deal with all sorts of sketchy characters. To make it out alive, he realizes he might need to tap into his darker side and step up as a crime lord, turning his tough situation into a chance to take control. ============ Please leave a review and add the story to your Collections. Use your power stones to support the story. Thanks for reading

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!] [Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!] [Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!] [Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)] [Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!] [Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.] In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains. At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero. Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows. But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight. One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame. With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world. The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be! “Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!” He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency. He's not only wanted by mega-corporations. He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed. He's also wanted by superheroines!

In a world where secrets can be deadly, Laura's life is turned upside down wIhen she discovers her husband Markson's secret deal with the ruthless billionaire Charles McAllister. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a web of deceit that threatens to destroy their lives and everything they hold dear. With each new revelation, Laura finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse, with no escape from the shadows of McAllister's empire. But just as she thinks she's closing in on the truth, a shocking betrayal throws everything off balance. Laura's own friend Janice is revealed to be working with McAllister, leaving Laura and Markson with nowhere to turn. As the stakes grow higher, they must navigate a treacherous landscape of lies and corruption, where one wrong move could mean disaster. Will Laura and Markson survive the deadly game they've been forced to play? Can they uncover the truth behind McAllister's sinister plans before it's too late? Or will they become the latest pawns in his deadly game of power and deception? Dive into this heart-pumping thriller to find out, as Laura and Markson fight for their lives and their love in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Living a life as a popular girl , daughter of the famous prime minister Sherm Zhang and Doctor Lily Zhang,Nina zha g lives her life as an image of society. Envied by her beauty and intelligence ,her parents were known for their famous deeds and people would say she got them from her parents. Nina had everything,wealth, mansion, expensive clothings,went to the most expensive school in the country and anyone would say she has it all but of course what's desplayed on screen isn't the actual thing in reality. Tired of being forced to be the perfect princess and the strictness of her parents,Nina began to be rebellious. She would sneak out at night just to watch the fulll moon,it always felt peaceful to her whenever she felt down. But tragic things only began at a full moon. she wondered why cause Nina believed in the moon goddess and hoped that her life would get better. Every thing takes a tragic turn,love being a force that lands,and her parents breaking to what she never expected. Conflicts that arise and Nina ,at a full moon,does the unexpected, a lesson that taught everyone the importance of forgiveness.

यह कहानी है एक ऐसे शहर की जहां कई रहस्य है जिनसे शहर के लोग अनजान है और किसी की आड़ में हो रहे हैं कई गुनाह। इसी रहस्य को उजागर करने के लिए नियति ने अर्जुन और  रूचिका को चुना है। अर्जुन एक पुलिस स्टेशन में अनुभवी जासूस है, और अपने शहर और देश के लिए वफादार भी है। वह खुद मुसीबत में पड़ कर सामने वाले की जान बचता है, यही दरिया दली उसे सबसे अलग बनाती है। क्योंकि वह सामने वाले की मदद करने से पहले खुद के बारे में एक बार भी नहीं सोचता है। वही रुचिका एक रिपोर्टर है जो अपनी  बहादुरी से सच को दुनिया के सामने लाने की काबिलियत रखती है। उसके अंदर सच  और झूठ को समझने की समझ के साथ-साथ सच्चाई के साथ  साहस से खड़े रहने की हिम्मत भी है। दोनों का ही प्रोफेशन अलग-अलग है। लेकिन क्या दोनों देश के लिए और इस शहर के रहस्यमय  को उजागर करने के लिए एक दूसरे के साथ आएंगे? क्या दोनों को एक साथ लाना नियति का फैसला सही होगा? आखिर क्या है इस रहस्यमई शहर का रहस्य? क्या दोनों की काबिलियत इस रहस्य को दुनिया के सामने लाएगा? क्या दोनों के दोनों गुनाहों के शहर से बाहर आ पाएंगे? जानने के लिए पढ़ते रहिए "सिटी ऑफ क्राइम्स".

Generations after the mechanic wars landed on Xandria and supposedly destroyed everything that was magical and pure, the planet is now ruled by powerful Royal houses and is at a fatal risk of reliving its years of death. The Skyfall prophecy spoken years ago when the mechanic wars ended seems to be getting closer to completion with every breath. War is brewing...

In the quiet town of Berryville, a chilling presence lurks in the shadows. A cunning serial killer is on the loose, leaving a trail of terror and death in his wake. But his twisted game doesn’t end with the murders. He taunts the police, calling them with cryptic messages and tormenting them with details of his latest victims.

Avery Wilson was a C-list actress with nothing to her name. Caught in a scandal with her boss, Jayden Coleman, she is presented with a one year contract marriage and a chance to survive despite the lack of affection in the marriage knowing fully well after one year she will cease to exist in los Angeles,will she take this opportunity to change her life or back out. Jayden Coleman, the CEO of J-movies and J-software and multi tech company,a handsome man who plans to take his companies worldwide,is faced with a scandal on the night he was to officially announce his marriage to his childhood sweetheart , Chloe Adams, to the world. He is forced to choose between his reputation and that of his companies and the love between him and Chloe. Chloe Adams, whose life with Jayden has been set right from diaper days,on the day which was supposed to be a prequel to her day of joy ends up being her worst nightmare. What will happen to the lives of these three entangled in a web with life changing decisions. Are things really the way they seem or is it all just a make believe? Stay and find out this love triangle as I take you on a journey through the ups and downs of these three.

Nothing is ever as it seems This accounts to the series of events caused by the mysterious death of a member of the HARGRAVE family

Did I just get reincarnated to the old self and the old world? What the hell kind of reincarnation is this? And that too no system? Fine. I guess I will do things this time differently. But wait what is these two white bulbs inside my head that I can even internally see. Is that the system? Nope. It's better than I thought.  Follow Aric has he gets access to two different universes, one based on magic and other based on technology. Now he can teleport to two different universes whenever he wishes. Hopping around seems fun! What to expect :  * 1000 words per chapter at least with 4 5 chapters per week  * No harem * Don't expect MC to be a genocidal maniac but he will be ambitious. Discord link - htttps://discord.gg/FpZvvyrHgd

Darren just turned 23, and heard news from his boyfriend that he was not gay anymore. Deciding to take a walk along field he knew well, but got attacked by a hit by a car and attacked by a serial killer.

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In the neon-drenched streets of Corinth, where crime lords rule and loyalty is as fleeting as a shadow, a storm is brewing. Leon, the enigmatic leader of the Syndicate, has spent three years building an empire that threatens to upset the delicate balance of power. But his past is catching up, and the price of ambition is steep. As a union of rival crime families forms in the shadows, Leon finds himself at the center of a deadly game. Betrayal lurks around every corner, and even his most trusted allies harbor secrets that could destroy everything he's built. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Leon must confront the demons of his past and the harsh realities of his present. In a world where power is everything, and trust is a luxury no one can afford, he'll be forced to decide: Is the throne worth the cost of his humanity? "Rise Of The Crime Lord" is a gritty, pulse-pounding thriller that delves into the dark heart of ambition, loyalty, and the true nature of power. In a city where every shadow hides a secret and every alliance has a price, who will rise, and who will fall in the coming storm? Brace yourself for a journey into a world where morality is a myth, strength is currency, and the only rule is survival. The game is on, and the stakes have never been higher.

**Rep the Paranoiac Synopsis**: In a world where loneliness and the desire for attention are at an all-time high, Rep is an 18-year-old who feels invisible and ignored. Struggling with his paranoia and a deep yearning for recognition, he draws inspiration from infamous serial killers to finally stand out. As he embarks on a series of shocking crimes, Rep believes the fame he so desires is within his reach, spiraling into violence and despair. As his actions become increasingly audacious, he finds himself in an internal battle between his quest for notoriety and the consequences of his actions. After being captured by the police, Rep is taken to prison, where, isolated in a solitary cell, he confronts his own mind. In the climactic moment, as he looks at the shadow on the wall, Rep whispers "I found myself", revealing the complexity of his journey. "Rep the Paranoiac" is a psychological thriller that explores the limits of sanity, the search for identity and what it truly means to be recognized in a world that seems to forget those who need attention the most.

"Don't stop, Aaron faster" Laura moaned as I thrusted into her Her boobs were shaking every which way and it just made me harder "You don't know how much I've thought about you and doing this with you" I said huskily in her ear ********************************************************************** Detective Aaron Smith Walker is a 31-year-old renowned New York detective who has closed many crime and murder cases and also put many criminals behind bars. He started doubting his abilities because he had many crime case files unsolved without being able to find a suspect or follow a lead. He and his employees decide to go on a cruise vacation for a few weeks to clear their heads. During the vacation, the United States Ambassador is murdered on the ship. Detective Aaron Walker decides to take up the case in order to sharpen up his skills and regain his confidence, navigating through a sea of red herrings and false evidences while developing a love interest for his secretary Are you looking for a murder mystery book with a lot of cliff hangers and plot twist and little spicy relationship between the characters? If you are, then you are in the right place

Some people believe 11:11 is a magical number or a lucky time of day, ideal for making a wish. If you keep noticing 11:11, it's a sign that the Universe has aligned with your thought patterns, and what you've been deeply focusing on is about to become reality. This is the story of a reader who wishes to be with a fictional character who has captured his heart. He manifests this desire, longing for even just one day with him, even though it seems impossible. Ironically, with one wish made at exactly 11:11 PM, the fictional character comes to life, shining brightly through the reader's heartfelt manifestation.

The sound of the alarm went off. I bit my nails in fear as I turned to the hole. "What was that?" I whispered to him, looking through the small hole. I could see Jun Yeong's eyes quivering in fear. He looks at me and back at the metal door. "It's the murder alarm...he kills people at 3am sharp every Sunday."

After being abandoned by her long time boyfriend on their wedding day, Rachael lost all her faith in love and relationships. But that changed when she met Andrew again. With no hope of finding love again in her life, Rachael agreed to marry her father's best friend's son, Andrew Collins. But little did she know fate had different plans for her. ….. Excerpt: Holding his drunk wife in his arms, Andrew kicked the bedroom door open. When he placed her in the bed, Rachael slowly opened her eyes. "Are we home?" "Yes." Taking her heels off, he covered her with the quilt. "I'll get you some warm water." But before he could get up, she grabbed his hand. "What happened? Do you want something else?" Kicking the quilt off, she crawled in his lap. Placing one hand on his cheek and the other at the back of his neck, she inched closer. "Andrew—" "Hmm?" "I think I am falling for you, what should I do?" …… This is the second book of the 'Unexpected Encounter' series. First book: Unexpected encounter:They were meant to be together [Note: Both are standalone books and are not connected to each other] Follow & join to support the author: Instagram: author_sofia05 Discord: Sofia05#2273 Server: https://discord.gg/TdyrNhc ……. P.S: The cover doesn't belong to me.

Alex, a high school student, finds his seemingly mundane life intertwined with extraordinary events and relationships. Despite the ordinary facade of school life, Alex's world is anything but boring. His days are filled with unexpected drama, deep emotional connections, and a series of thrilling encounters.

Elise unexpectedly got reunited with the child she thought she had lost. Looking at the man before her who had abandoned her and stolen her child, she felt nothing but hatred. Roman had never cared about the woman he had slept with. For him, she was just a woman his mother had found to sleep with him. Even after finding out that she had died while giving birth to his child, he was indifferent. But once he started interacting with her, he couldn’t stop his rapidly growing attraction. Elise: I want to take full custody of my child Roman: Why don’t you take us both?

This is a collection of oneshots and other forms of literature that I've written over the years. 1. Twelve Genre: Mystery Thriller Tags: Criminal Psychology; Crime; Mystery; Psychopath 2. How He Created A Marionette Genre: Mystery Thriller Tags: Crime; Mystery; Psychopath; Pre-Apocalypse 3. Muse Genre: Supernatural; Paranormal